I learned very early on in my event planning career that the word “no” is very difficult for a lot of people. To hear it, to say it, to experience it, or to follow through on it. It’s just a short, 2-letter word, what’s the problem? It is amazing the amount of emotion tied upContinue reading “The Creative No”
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16 Pieces of Flair
As a sequel to “What’s in a Name Badge,” this blog is about the lanyard. This is another area where the swag world can get a little overboard. The lanyard used to be functional; a means to keeping your name tag on your person so others would know who you are and where you belonged.Continue reading “16 Pieces of Flair”
What’s in a Name Badge?
I have some experience with events in the last 16+ years; some as an attendee, an exhibitor, a hosted buyer, and even as the event host myself. Every event has some version of a name badge to identify their participants. Whether for access reasons, safety reasons, QR code scanning reasons, continuing education unit (CEU) reasons,Continue reading “What’s in a Name Badge?”
Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards
I have worked in event planning for over 16+ years. Some events have been new and shiny; the brainchild of a team with a new vision for reaching or training their people. Some events have been an annual or recurring event that an organization has been doing for years. Their people love attending and someContinue reading “Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards”
Givin’ It All Away
“We’re givin’ it all away. Yes, we’re givin’ it all away.” If you’re not already, you should be reading this line with the song, “Throwing It All Away” sung by Phil Collins1 running through your head. At least that’s what was running through my head as I thought about what to title this blog. Now,Continue reading “Givin’ It All Away”